Mount Kurobi Volcano
Mountain in Gunma Prefecture with forested slopes
Mount Kurobi in Gunma serves as a local hiking destination with trails and seasonal foliage; visitors often link it to nearby rural towns.
Mount Kurobi at a Glance#
How to Get to Mount Kurobi#
Reachable by local roads from nearby towns in Gunma Prefecture; regional buses may service trailhead areas seasonally. Driving is the most straightforward option.
Tips for Visiting Mount Kurobi#
- Start early to avoid fog and trapped low cloud on the ridges.
- Learn the local trail markers; some routes are steep and best suited for experienced hikers.
Best Time to Visit Mount Kurobi#
Avoid winter unless properly equipped; late spring through early autumn provides the most reliable conditions for day hikes.
Late spring-early autumn (May-October)
May-Oct · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant hiking conditions and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Mount Kurobi#
Climate
Mount Kurobi's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1932 mm/year), wettest in August.
Air Quality:
AQI 54
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustDecemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - 0° | -10° | 51 mm | some cloud | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -9° - 0° | -10° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | -7° - 3° | -7° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 0° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 15° | 7° | 159 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 13° | 234 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 245 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 340 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 15° | 295 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 0° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | -6° - 3° | -6° | 44 mm | some cloud | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
